Wednesday, January 9, 2002
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Wednesday, January 9, 2002 |
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New PTC mayor thanks supporters, asks for prayers [Editor's note: Following his swearing-in ceremony last week, new Peachtree City Mayor Steve Brown made the following remarks:] I offer warm and heartfelt thanks to all that assisted with my campaign. Many of you worked countless hours and sacrificed much of your personal time and I cannot find words that are suited to describe the love that I have in my heart for you. Unfortunately, one of my supporters was not able to see the fruits of his labor. Mr. Marion Higgs lost his battle with cancer a short time before the election. Therefore, I would like to dedicate this moment of my being sworn in as mayor to Mr. Higgs. Many men and women have experienced the emotion of having to lead a great number of people for the first time. My desire is for my administration to be remembered as being innovative, open, honest and fair-minded. It is my belief that we have the right people on our City Council to make this desire a reality. I cannot help but meditate upon the words of President Harry S. Truman when he assumed his leadership role in the midst of some challenging times in our nation's history. At the onset of his term, before a full assembly of Congress, an unassuming President Truman uttered these words: "At this moment, I have in my heart a prayer. As I have assumed my heavy duties, I humbly pray Almighty God, in the words of King Solomon, 'Give therefore Thy servant an understanding heart to judge Thy people that I may discern between good and bad. For who is able to judge this Thy so great people?' (1 Kings 3:9) I ask only to be a good and faithful servant of my Lord and people." As did President Truman, I too ask the same of God and I petition you, the citizens, to keep my family and me in your prayers so that I may chose the right path for betterment of the people of Peachtree City and promote a spirit of cooperation and success amongst all the jurisdictions in our area. Thank you. Steve Brown Mayor, Peachtree City sbrown@peachtree-city.org
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